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The following individuals were found guilty of failing to stop at Invasive Species Management Area Check Station and were fined $50 and $35 in court costs: Diego V. Ramirez, 26; Kelly Colleen Ferruzzi, 32; William C. Cruse, 52.

Tanya Christine Phillips, 32, pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault. She was found guilty and fined $100, with $100 suspended, and charged $85 in court costs. She was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,694.31, sentenced to 180 days in jail, with 180 days suspended and credited with 3 days in jail per sentencing order. Phillips also pleaded not guilty to a second charge of assault. She was found guilty and fined $100, with $100 suspended. She was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,694.31, sentenced to 180 days in jail, with 180 days suspended.

Ashley Rae Mitchell, 29, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault. She was found guilty and fined $500, with $400 suspended, charged $85 in court costs, and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

Amanda J. Oberg, 31, pleaded not guilty to theft, obtain or exerts unauthorized control over property, first offense. She was found guilty and fined $85 in court costs and ordered to pay restitution of $224.78. Oberg pleaded not guilty to a second charge of theft, obtain or exerts unauthorized control over property, first offense. She was found guilty and fined $10 and charged $75 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended and ordered to pay restitution of $224.78.

Vernita A. Charlie, 54, pleaded not guilty to the amended charge of driving without a valid driver’s license, expired less than 180 days. She was found guilty and fined $500 with $400 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended. Charlie pleaded not guilty in a second charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. She was found guilty and fined $500 with $300 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended. Charlie pleaded not guilty to a third charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. She was fined $500 with $400 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended. Charlie pleaded not guilty to a fourth charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. She was fined $500 with $400 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended. Charlie pleaded not guilty to a fifth charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. She was fined $500 with $150 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended, (may do SLD). Charlie pleaded not guilty to a sixth charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. She was fined $500 with $100 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

Stacey Lee Rowland, 54, pleaded not guilty to driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. She was found guilty and fined $510 with $250 suspended, charged $25 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended.

Sabrina Marlene Rasmussen, 24, pleaded not guilty to failing to notify owner after accident resulting in damage to property/ fixtures along highway. She was found guilty and fined $500 with $400 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended and ordered to pay $150 in restitution.

Daniel James O’Roake, 30, pleaded not guilty to the amended charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. He was found guilty and fined $500 with $400 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

Dezmin David Nelson, 21, pleaded guilty to theft, obtain or exert unauthorized control over property, first offense. He was charged $85 in court costs.

Luke Andre Larsen, 37, pleaded not guilty to no motorcycle endorsement. He was fined $50 and charged $35 in court costs. Larsen also pleaded not guilty to displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle. He was found guilty and fined $60 and charged $25 in court costs. Larsen also pleaded not guilty to the amended charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. He was fined $510 with $400 suspended, charged $25 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

Anthony Balfour Smith, 47, pleaded not guilty to the amended charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. He was charged $35 in court costs.

Lance Tyler, 30, pleaded not guilty to the amended charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. He was fined $500 with $400 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

Richard Roy Meek, 63, pleaded not guilty to the amended charge of negligent endangerment (substantial risk – death/ serious bodily injury). He was found guilty and fined $500 with $400 suspended, charged $85 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

Andrew James McCaughin, 32, pleaded not guilty to aggravated driving under the influence, first offense. He was found guilty and fined $1000, charged $85 in court costs and sentenced to 365 days in jail with 363 days suspended.

Carl Leslie Nelson Jr., 37, pleaded not guilty to the amended charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. He was fined $500 with $150 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended.

Diane C. Auerbach, 59, pleaded not guilty to operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater, first offense. She was found guilty and fined $1000 with $400 suspended, charged $85 in court costs and sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

Casey Jo Walter, 19, pleaded not guilty to the amended charge of reckless driving, first offense. She was found guilty and fined $300 with $100 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended.

Gerald Lee Wight, 54, pleaded guilty to displaying fictitious, altered, etc., license plates. He was fined $60 and charged $25 in court costs. Wight also pleaded guilty to operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater, first offense. He was fined $2010 with $1400 suspended, charged $75 in court costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended.

Stormie Cenicola, 20, pleaded guilty to following too closely – reasonable and prudent. She was fined $250 and charged $35 in court costs.

Mark William Downing, 41, forfeited a $100 bond and was charged $35 in court costs for failing to follow conditions and requirements of special permit.

Jane I. Lewis, 61, forfeited a $50 bond and $35 in court costs for following too closely – reasonable and prudent. Lewis also forfeited a $60 fine and $25 in court costs for improper passing – in no-passing zone. Lewis forfeited a bond of $60 and $35 in court costs for a second charge of improper passing – in no-passing zone. Lewis also paid a $60 bond and $25 in court costs for speeding.

Thomas Timothy Wall, 56, pleaded guilty to obstructing a peace officer or other public servant. He was fined $500 with $300 suspended and charged $85 in court costs.

Randy Jonothan Kelley, 25, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of accident resulting in property damage over $1000 without permission from law enforcement. He was fined $310 with $50 suspended and charged $25 in court costs.